Heini Völker is the teenage protagonist, a poor boy caught between his Communist family environment and his fascination with the Hitler Youth. After witnessing violence, betrayal, and moral failures on both sides, he joins the youth movement, secretly helps it, and is fatally stabbed while putting up posters.
Jürgen Ohlsen has 3 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Signature works include Hitler Youth Quex, Miracle of Flight, Planet Arium. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
